Mae vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Girl #5,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired, dignified"

Origin: Old English

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Mae Rank #530

Gray Rank #5,235

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #5235 for Gray.

Is Mae or Gray more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Gray at #5235 in the United States.

What do Mae and Gray mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Gray means "gray-haired, dignified" (Old English origin).

Are Mae and Gray boy or girl names?

Mae is primarily a girl name. Gray is primarily a girl name.